Russian Village Simulator (2023)

Developer: VD Games, PropilGames
Publisher: VD Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Racing, RPG
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 1,015 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You potter around a rustic homestead, gardening, fishing, and crafting in a slow-paced, peaceful rural life.

simulationrelaxingatmosphericcasualcraftingfarmingsurvivalexploration

What players say

Players report a charming and addictive game with a unique atmosphere and lots of references, though many are split on its polish: some praise the no-weight-limit looting, while others hit bugs like a broken fishing rod or unuseable food carrots and cabbage, and even high-end PCs stutter on medium settings.

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